Laboratory Manager Jobs
Laboratory Manager jobs are open across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, academic research, and environmental testing, from entry-level lab supervisor roles to senior and director-level positions, with specializations in clinical diagnostics, quality assurance, and research operations. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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LOCATION: Corpus Christi, TX
TITLE: LABORATORY MANAGER
SUMMARY: The Laboratory Manager is responsible for the overall laboratory performance and execution of the laboratory processes. The Laboratory Manager supervises and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in performing chemical and physical tests required for quality control of processes and products by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be designed.
- Advises assistant managers, coordinators, supervisors, technicians on test procedures to ensure the overall quality of submitted materials.
- Overall responsibility for SQC, Calibrations and Quality Assurance of the laboratory.
- Overall responsibility to ensure all Quality Assurance Programs are designed, implemented and utilized by laboratory personnel.
- Randomly analyzes test information to determine operating efficiency of process or equipment and to diagnose malfunctions.
- Confers with scientists or engineers to conduct analyses, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests.
- Directs adjustments to formulas and processes based on test results.
- Directs personnel to conduct research in developing custom products and investigates complaints on existing products.
- Assists in monitoring, measuring, and assessing corporate quality assurance practices and protocols for continual improvement.
- Recommends measures to improve testing procedures, use of equipment, and needs for new equipment.
- Analyzes and resolves, or assists workers in solving work problems.
- Markets actively for new clients.
- Overall responsibility for ensuring the proper amount of supplies and resources is on hand to efficiently run laboratory operations at required levels.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages assistant managers, coordinators, and supervisors who supervise all employees in the laboratory. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Prefer bachelor’s degree from four-year College or University; five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to
LOCATION: Corpus Christi, TX
TITLE: LABORATORY MANAGER
SUMMARY: The Laboratory Manager is responsible for the overall laboratory performance and execution of the laboratory processes. The Laboratory Manager supervises and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in performing chemical and physical tests required for quality control of processes and products by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be designed.
- Advises assistant managers, coordinators, supervisors, technicians on test procedures to ensure the overall quality of submitted materials.
- Overall responsibility for SQC, Calibrations and Quality Assurance of the laboratory.
- Overall responsibility to ensure all Quality Assurance Programs are designed, implemented and utilized by laboratory personnel.
- Randomly analyzes test information to determine operating efficiency of process or equipment and to diagnose malfunctions.
- Confers with scientists or engineers to conduct analyses, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests.
- Directs adjustments to formulas and processes based on test results.
- Directs personnel to conduct research in developing custom products and investigates complaints on existing products.
- Assists in monitoring, measuring, and assessing corporate quality assurance practices and protocols for continual improvement.
- Recommends measures to improve testing procedures, use of equipment, and needs for new equipment.
- Analyzes and resolves, or assists workers in solving work problems.
- Markets actively for new clients.
- Overall responsibility for ensuring the proper amount of supplies and resources is on hand to efficiently run laboratory operations at required levels.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages assistant managers, coordinators, and supervisors who supervise all employees in the laboratory. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Prefer bachelor’s degree from four-year College or University; five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)24
- Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories16
- IDEXX Laboratories15
- Dolby Laboratories12
- Medpace12
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals102
- Education100
- Healthcare & Medical Services97
- Science & Research41
- Consulting & Professional Services32
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in laboratory manager jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant life science, chemistry, or clinical field
- Three or more years of supervisory or lead experience in a laboratory environment
- Working knowledge of CLIA, CAP, ISO 17025, or GLP regulatory requirements
- Proficiency with a Laboratory Information Management System such as LabVantage or SampleManager
- Demonstrated experience managing laboratory budgets, procurement, and vendor relationships
- Certification such as MT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), or equivalent credential preferred for clinical roles
Tips for Your Laboratory Manager Job Search
Quantify your compliance and audit outcomes
Hiring managers in lab settings want to see regulatory wins, not just responsibilities. Highlight specific CAP, CLIA, or ISO 17025 audit results you led, corrective actions you closed, and any reduction in nonconformances you drove in previous roles.
Tailor your resume to the lab type
A clinical lab manager resume needs to foreground CLIA compliance and LIS platforms, while a research lab manager resume should emphasize grant-funded project oversight and safety program ownership. Sending one generic document to both will hurt your response rate.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists laboratory manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by instrument and software stack
Many lab manager postings bury the required platforms deep in the description. Search for roles that name instruments or LIMS software you already know, such as LabVantage or SampleManager, so your application addresses those tools by name from the first paragraph.
Prepare scenario answers around staff performance
Interviewers for lab manager roles consistently ask how you've handled underperforming technicians or scheduling conflicts during short-staffed periods. Prepare two or three specific examples using the situation, action, and result format before your first interview.
Negotiate scope before title or start date
When you receive an offer, clarify budget authority, headcount approval rights, and which cross-functional teams you'll report into before accepting. Lab manager roles vary dramatically in actual authority, and scoping that early prevents friction in your first 90 days.
Laboratory Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most laboratory managers?
The companies hiring the most laboratory managers right now include Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, and IDEXX Laboratories, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is consistently strong in healthcare systems, contract research organizations, and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
How many laboratory manager jobs are remote?
About 7% of laboratory manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most lab environments. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are regulatory affairs oversight, LIMS administration, and quality management system roles that don't require daily bench presence.
How do you become a laboratory manager?
Most laboratory managers start as bench scientists or senior technicians and move into lead or supervisory roles before stepping into management. Building proficiency with a LIMS platform, gaining experience coordinating audits or inspections, and pursuing a relevant certification such as MT(ASCP) all strengthen the transition. Some employers also value a master's degree or an MBA with a science background for higher-level roles.
Can I get hired as a laboratory manager without management experience?
It's possible if you can demonstrate leadership through adjacent experience, such as mentoring junior staff, owning a compliance program, or leading an instrument qualification project. Applying to roles titled lab supervisor or lead scientist first is a practical path, since those positions build the direct supervisory record that hiring managers expect before promoting into a full manager title.
What does the laboratory manager interview process look like?
Most laboratory manager interviews involve an initial screen with HR or a talent partner, followed by a technical panel with department heads or senior scientists, and often a practical conversation about a past regulatory or staffing challenge. Some organizations add a tour of the facility or a meeting with the team you'd be managing. Expect at least two rounds before an offer stage.
Where can I find and apply to laboratory manager jobs?
You can find and apply to laboratory manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the results on this page.
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